MasterLink Training - Herzing University

Orlando CampusBasic EKG CourseCST Exam PreparationThis course is designed to provide essential training andeducation in EKG arrhythmia interpretation for registeredprofessional nurses, graduate nurses, and other healthcareprofessionals. The basic EKG course will provide an excellentway to prepare students for advancement in their medicaltraining programs. A thorough understanding of cardiacanatomy, physiology, and properties can provide a frameworkfor understanding and interpreting cardiac rhythms. Discussionof the physiology of cardiac conduction is discussed andcovers the basics of how to read an EKG strip and the normalcomponents of the EKG waveform. Examination of basic cardiacdysrhythmias, including sinus, atrial, junctional and ventriculardysrhythmias, and blocks will be examined. Measurement ofcomplexes, placement of EKG leads for both 12 lead andtelemetry, and rhythm strip practice analysis are incorporated.Selected nursing diagnoses for patients with dysrhythmias willbe offered, along with associated nursing interventions. Thisis a two-day course, and attendance is mandatory to earn abasic EKG course completion certificate.• Course Code/Version Code: CEU 0025/CEEKG• Contact Hours: 12.0• Course Length: 2 days• Prerequisite: NoneCentral Service Technician CertificateThe course introduces students to the central service departmentand identifies the important roles in quality patient care thatcentral service technicians (CST) provide. This course reviewsthe basic concepts of medical terminology, anatomy andphysiology, and microbiology as they relate to central service.Students will learn about material management, supply,processing, and distribution in healthcare facilities. They willexplore the duties of a central service technician, includingthe reprocessing, decontaminating, disinfecting, preparation,packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical-surgicalinstruments and equipment and soft goods products in hospitalsand large ambulatory care settings. The student will also learnthe important regulations and standards that impact the CSTscope of practice.• Course Code/Version Code: CEU 0028/CECST• Contact Hours: 60.0 Lecture/20 Lab/420.0 Externship• Course Length: 8 weeks• Prerequisite: NoneThis course provides the surgical-technology graduate with therequired preparation to complete the national certificationexamination process. This course reinforces academicknowledge, professional accountability, independent decisionmaking,and the critical nature of self- assessment. Studentswill take the practice CST examination from the NBSTSA todetermine their individual areas of weakness in eight (8) keyareas: pre-operative preparation; intra-operative procedures;post-operative procedures; administrative and personneltasks; equipment sterilization and maintenance; anatomy andphysiology; microbiology; and surgical pharmacology. Fromthis assessment, an individualized learning module will bedeveloped that focuses on context and test-taking skills.• Course Code/Version Code: CE 0030/CECSTEP• Contact Hours: 24.0• Course Length: 5 weeks• Prerequisite: Must be a graduate of an ABHES- orCAAHEP-accredited surgical technology programIV CertificationThis course is designed for RNs and LPNs looking to gainknowledge or expand their skills in intravenous (IV) therapy.This class prepares participants for initiating and/ormaintaining common intravenous therapies. Participants willreceive 34 hours of classroom and hands-on practice sessions.Topics will include legal aspects, review of vein anatomy andphysiology, indication for IV therapy, infection control, nursingmanagement, equipment complications, parenteral therapy,including TPN/PPN and blood, and blood components. Insertiontechniques, piggybacks, intermittent infusions, heparin locks,needleless systems, and common IV drugs will be discussed.Nursing assessments, documentation, and special patient careare included. Care of central lines and central line dressingswill be discussed. This course covers minimum competenciesfor Florida IV certification and the regulations and scope ofpractice rules. Upon completion of this course, participants willreceive a Certificate of Completion for Intravenous Therapy.• Course Code/Version Code: CEU 0002/CEIVCERTIF• Contact Hours: 30.0• Course Length: 4 days (2 days per week)• Prerequisite: Current Florida LPN or RN licenseSummer 2012• 121Visit our website at www.herzing.edu